Honey Ginger Lemonade

This Honey Ginger Lemonade makes the perfect summer beverage that is refreshing, delicious and easily made with just 4 simple ingredients!

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Who doesn’t love fresh lemonade in the summer?  I absolutely LOVE making a pitcher of it during these warm months, but this recipe takes your lemonade to a whole other level!  Delicious and refreshing honey ginger lemonade that is the ultimate thirst quencher with so much flavor!  Super easy to throw together and naturally sweetened with zero refined sugar.

There’s nothing better than pouring a glass of this fresh lemonade, sitting on your back deck or porch and soaking up the summer.  This recipe is of course alcohol-free (and kid-friendly!), but feel free to throw in a little vodka or prosecco for an evening cocktail!  I won’t tell

Here’s What You’ll Need

• lemons – I prefer to use Meyer lemons when making lemonade because they are sweeter than typical lemons and aren’t as tart, but any lemons will work in this!  Please do not use bottled lemon juice which has such a bitter taste, fresh is always best!
• honey – I love adding honey to my beverages because it adds the perfect amount of natural sweetness without the need of any refined sugar.  You could also substitute the honey with maple syrup if you’re vegan (or just prefer the taste!)
• ginger – this adds a fun little zip to this drink while also adding great health benefits!  Make sure to use (and peel) fresh ginger root rather than ground ginger, you just won’t get that robust ginger flavor.
• fresh mint – this is totally optional, but I really just love the flavor of this lemonade with the fresh mint!

How to Make Honey Ginger Lemonade

1. Boil the water.  To make the honey ginger simple syrup you’ll first want to start off boiling one cup of water in a small pot or you can use a tea kettle to bring water to a boil.  Once the water is boiling, add the honey and fresh ginger slices to the water and let that steep for about 20 minutes.  For even more ginger flavor, you could grate the ginger and add that to the boiling water rather than slicing it, but both ways produce delicious ginger flavor!
2. Juice your lemons.  While the honey and ginger are steeping in boiling water, slice all your lemons and start juicing them until you get 1 1/2 cups.
3. Strain out the ginger.  Using a mesh strainer, pour the honey ginger syrup through it to strain out the chunks of ginger and refrigerate until ready to use.
4. Make a pitcher.  Add the lemon juice, 4 cups of water and the honey ginger syrup in a large pitcher, mixing well.  Serve immediately over ice or refrigerate until ready to serve.  SO easy and deliciously refreshing!

More Summer Drinks to Enjoy

• Spicy Grapefruit Paloma
• Fresh Watermelon Margaritas
• Sparkling Grapefruit Frosé
• Citrus Summer Sangria
• Watermelon Lime Mocktail

Hope you all enjoy this Honey Ginger Lemonade and if you love this as much as we do, please leave me below and don’t forget to tag me on Instagram using the hashtag #eatyourselfskinny! I love seeing all your delicious recreations!

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This Honey Ginger Lemonade makes the perfect summer beverage that is refreshing, delicious and easily made with just 4 simple ingredients!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword Honey Ginger Lemonade

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Calories 78kcal

Ingredients

For the honey ginger simple syrup:

• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 cup water
• 1 medium piece of fresh ginger peeled and sliced

For the lemonade:

• 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice I used Meyer lemons
• 4 cups water
• Fresh mint leaves

Instructions

• To make the honey ginger simple syrup: In a small pot or tea kettle, bring 1 cup of water to a boil.  Once boiling, turn the heat off and add honey and sliced ginger and let sit for 20 minutes (or you can pour boiling water from a tea kettle over honey and sliced ginger).
• While the honey and ginger are steeping, juice the lemons and pour into a large pitcher. Add water and ice.
• Strain out the ginger and add the honey-ginger syrup to the pitcher and mix well.  Add fresh mint leaves and refrigerate or serve immediately over ice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6th of recipe | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.8g | Protein: 0.4g | Sodium: 0.7mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 16.3g

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Sparkling Christmas Punch

This Sparkling Christmas Punch makes the perfect addition to any holiday party or gathering with a delicious blend of cranberries and oranges all marinated together in one festive cocktail!

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Christmas is just a few days away so I wanted to share with you all one of my favorite go-to cocktails to serve during the holiday season!  This Sparkling Christmas Punch is delicious, festive and super easy to throw together!  Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas or even New Years and can easily be made non-alcoholic if you prefer.

My family looks forward to this punch every year on Christmas Eve and it really is the perfect holiday cocktail to sip while listening to classic Christmas songs, watching cheesy Hallmark movies or, if your family is anything like mine, playing games for hours on end!  Not only does this sparkling Christmas punch taste delicious, but it looks super pretty too!  I like to add a touch of fresh rosemary to each glass along with some extra cranberries because, aren’t details everything??

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 100% pure cranberry juice
• Orange juice (fresh squeezed!)
• Diet ginger ale
• Prosecco (or champagne)
• Vodka
• Triple Sec
• Fresh cranberries and orange slices

How to Make Sparkling Christmas Punch

This really is super easy to throw together which is great when you’re short on time!  We tend to hop from house to house on Christmas Eve (which unfortunately we won’t be doing this year), but we always finish the evening off in our home where my family usually spends the night, so I love to make this punch right when we get home.  Simply pour all your ingredients into a large punch bowl, mix well and top with fresh cranberries and orange slices.  SO EASY.  Then just serve over ice and enjoy!

If you want your drink more bubbly, instead of adding the whole bottle of prosecco into the punch when making it, try just topping your drink off with prosecco as you pour each glass.  This way the prosecco stays nice and fizzy!

How to Make this Punch Non-Alcoholic

To make this sparkling punch non-alcoholic, simply leave out the vodka and triple sec and replace the bottle of prosecco for 3 cups of diet ginger ale (about half of a 2-liter).  I also like to add a little more fresh orange juice as well!

Hope you all enjoy this Sparkling Christmas Punch and if you love this as much as we do, please leave me below and don’t forget to tag me on Instagram using the hashtag #eatyourselfskinny! I love seeing all your delicious recreations!

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This Sparkling Christmas Punch makes the perfect addition to any holiday party or gathering with a delicious blend of cranberries and oranges all marinated together in one festive cocktail!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword Sparkling Christmas Punch

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 14 Servings

Calories 260kcal

Ingredients

• 32 oz (4 cups) 100% pure cranberry juice
• 2 cups orange juice fresh squeezed is best!
• 1 (2 liter) bottle of diet ginger ale
• 2 cups vodka
• 2 cups triple sec
• 1 (750 ml) bottle of prosecco
• Top with cranberries and orange slices optional

Instructions

• In a large punch bowl, pour in all ingredients (except for prosecco) and mix well.  Add prosecco right before serving and top with fresh cranberries and orange slices.  Serve over ice and enjoy!

Notes

To make this non-alcoholic, leave out the vodka and triple sec and substitute the prosecco for 3 cups of diet ginger ale.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glass | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 21.4g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 50.5mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 16g

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Valentine’s Day Mimosa Bar

Surprise your loved ones this Valentine’s Day with a festive mimosa bar complete with a variety of juices, your favorite fruit, fun decor and of course you can’t forget the bubbly! 

If you all follow me on Instagram, then you know brunch is basically my favorite thing to host and no brunch is complete without a fun mimosa bar!  I love having my friends over throughout the year, but what better reason to gather everyone together than Valentine’s Day?!  Don’t get me wrong, I love celebrating this holiday with my hubby of course, but sometimes you just need to shower your girlfriends with some love!

Not only are mimosa bars super easy to throw together, but they are always such a hit and the set up makes any party or gathering really festive and fun!  Mimosas are a classic brunch favorite so spice things up with different flavored mixers and fun fruit toppings.  Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate the ones you love the most so what better way to show you appreciate them than throwing them a special brunch!  So let’s get down to it.

WHAT YOU NEED FOR MIMOSA BAR:

MIXERS

No mimosa bar is complete without a variety of juices to mix with your bubbly!  And no I’m not just talking about classic orange juice.  Mimosas can be made using all kinds of mixers such as grapefruit, cranberry (my favorite during the holidays!), fruit punch, raspberry flavored…I mean the list goes on.  I should also mention that the different color juices also look really pretty displayed next to each other so that’s another bonus!

GLASSWARE

For your mimosa bar to stand out, you’ll want the necessary glassware which includes carafes, pitchers or glass bottles to hold the juices in along with some pretty champagne flutes.  Showing off the juice is a MUST so guests know exactly what you’re serving so make sure to get some clear bottles to display and pour the juice.  I also like to make cute labels to tie around or stick onto the bottles so that everyone can clearly see what flavor each juice is.  This also makes things more festive and personalized too!  If you’re hosting a mimosa bar on a budget, feel free to use plastic champagne flutes or clear punch cups.

FRESH FRUIT

Garnishing with fresh fruit might just be my favorite part!  Not only is fruit such a big part of any brunch scene, but displaying a variety in small bowls with the bottles of juice just makes everything look so nice and organized.  I always try to pair my fruit with whatever juice I’m serving, but feel free to choose any fruit you’d like!  You can never go wrong using a variety of berries, but I also like to slice up some peaches as they taste SO good when added to a mimosa.

I also like to keep things seasonal as much as possible too.  For example, if I was hosting a fall brunch I might serve apple and orange slices while during Christmas I would have out cranberries and pomegranates along with some sprigs of rosemary.  I don’t know about you, but Valentine’s Day just screams pink to me so I loved having out strawberries and raspberries along with some fresh sliced peaches.  The possibilities are endless though so make sure to have fun with it!

FESTIVE DECOR

If you follow me on Instagram then you know decorating is the highlight when hosting parties, so of course I’m going to go all out for Valentine’s Day!  I chose a theme of pink and red (original huh?) and was lucky to score a ton of this gorgeous decor from the debi lilly design collection found exclusively at my local Safeway!  The debi lilly design collection has such a wide variety of high-quality flowers and decor at super affordable prices, I mean they literally had everything I needed to create the perfect mimosa bar!  All their products are trendy, super cute and perfect for entertaining any time of the year.

One of the fun items I purchased was this large pink and gold polka dotted mini planter that was perfect for holding the bubbly.  I just filled it up with a ton of ice and boom it made the perfect drink tub!  I mean who says planters have to be used for just flowers anyway??  I also found some little pink fade in vases that were perfect for holding the straws because we all know straws are a must for keeping our lipstick intact   You can also find these straws from the debi lilly collection as well, they have a wide range of colors and patterns too!

The best part about the debi lilly design collection at Safeway is that they offer exclusive pre-arranged colorful bouquets that are literally ready to just “chop and drop”!  All their florals come pre-arranged so everything is really easy to set up and when throwing a party I am ALL about convenience.  Simply trim the stems to the length of your choice and drop them into your vase with some water and you’re all set to go!  My local Safeway actually had all the flowers arranged by colors so it was fun browsing the different varieties!  There are all sorts of vases to choose from too.  Don’t have a Safeway in your area?  That’s okay because you can find these products exclusively at all Albertsons Companies family of stores, including Albertsons, ACME Markets, Jewel-Osco, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Shaw’s, Star Market, United Express, United Supermarkets, Market Street and Carrs/Safeway.

And that’s it!

Mimosa bars are perfect for any event really, not just brunches.  I created a really fun one for my best friend’s baby shower and it was perfect for all the moms-to-be because they could drink just the juice (along with some club soda for the bubbles) in a fun glass and feel fancy along with the rest of the guests.  Best part is you can save all your stuff and keep it for the next time you host a party!  The tinsel stirrers you see above are actually from my New Years party that added just the perfect amount of flare with a pop of gold.  So YES, save your cute party supplies ladies!

This set up literally took me about 5 minutes to throw together so it’s something beautiful you can add to your event with minimal effort.  To prep, I just washed and cut all my fruit the night before and chilled my champagne in the fridge.  I also trimmed my flowers and created the drink labels so I wouldn’t have to worry about it the morning of brunch.  Right before my guests arrived, I put the champagne on ice, poured the juices and dispersed all the fruit into little serving bowls.  Doesn’t get much easier than that!

Cheers friends and Happy Valentine’s Day!

For more beautiful Valentine’s Day inspiration with decor products from the debi lilly design collection, check out these other brunch ideas!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Albertsons Companies. The opinions and text are all mine.

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Harvest Apple Cider Punch

This Harvest Apple Cider Punch makes the perfect addition to any holiday party or gathering with a delicious combination of your favorite fall flavors all marinated together in one festive cocktail!

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I am ALL about entertaining during the fall months, not only because of the beautiful tablescapes I get to display or the pretty autumn decor that currently takes up every inch of my house, but sharing delicious cocktails like this with friends and family is definitely the best way to kick off the season!  Not only is this punch festive and super delicious, but you literally just dump all your ingredients into a bowl and you’re good to go!  Convenience at its finest and I don’t know about you, but when hosting a gathering at your house, you definitely want to keep things as simple as possible.  The best part is, the longer this punch marinates, the more flavor it has and the better it tastes!

This Harvest Apple Cider Punch would make the perfect addition to any Thanksgiving (or a Friendsgiving), football Sundays, much-needed happy hours OR you could even get creative and serve this to all your adult friends when they show up with their kids trick-or-treating!  I promise they’ll thank you

This cocktail seriously screams FALL in a glass.   I’m just loving the combination of crisp apples, orange slices, cinnamon sticks and sprigs of thyme all mixed together with fresh apple cider, my favorite bottle of prosecco and of course a little vodka!  I was really excited to try Prairie Organic Vodka not only because I’ve heard such amazing things (I mean this vodka has won countless awards!), but it’s American-made and all of Prairie’s products are free of harmful chemicals and GMO’s because they work with farmers who take the time to properly harvest fresh organic yellow corn.

Prairie Organic Vodka is crafted from farm to bottle and the taste is creamy and smooth with hints of melon and pear making it the perfect addition to this delicious apple cider punch!  Prairie also offers organic gin and, one of my personal favorites, organic cucumber flavored vodka and everything they offer is gluten-free.  I strongly encourage you to try this award-winning, quality vodka if you haven’t already!

To make this punch even more flavorful, I also added a little pear juice (or you could use pear nectar) along with some ginger beer, which as most of you know, I always have on hand because I love my moscow mules!   You really don’t even need to measure when making this punch either, just throw all your ingredients in and taste as you go to make this to your liking.  If you prefer less apple and more pear then adjust accordingly, if you prefer more orange flavor then add some fresh squeezed orange juice and maybe a little orange zest.  Being a food blogger has forced me to write down measurements as I go so that I can share all my favorite recipes with YOU all, but I honestly hardly ever measure anything when cooking in real life!  Are you guys like that too?

Make sure to have fun with this recipe too!  Add a little cinnamon and sugar to the rim of each wine glass before serving and throw in an extra cinnamon stick to look like a cute straw.  Oh and if you like your punch a bit sweeter, feel free to mix in a little honey or agave – everyone has different tastes!  These are of course just other ideas and variations, but the recipe below tastes pretty AWESOME if you ask me so I would try that first if you aren’t sure.

Just a quick note: if you decide to put this in a big drink dispenser rather than a pitcher, I would suggest leaving out the pomegranate seeds as they tend to get stuck in the nozzle of the dispenser.  Simply add them to each individual drink after they’re poured or throw in some fresh cranberries instead!

So whether you’re throwing a holiday party or just having people over for a Sunday football game, this is definitely the perfect fall cocktail to please a crowd!  Remember this is only for those 21 and up so please drink responsibly

Hope you all enjoy this Harvest Apple Cider and if you love this recipe as much as we do, please leave me below and don’t forget to tag me on Instagram using the hashtag #eatyourselfskinny! I love seeing all your delicious recreations!

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This Harvest Apple Cider Punch makes the perfect addition to any holiday party or gathering with a delicious combination of your favorite fall flavors all marinated together in one festive cocktail!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword Harvest Apple Cider Punch

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 16 servings

Calories 227kcal

Ingredients

• 1 gallon apple cider
• 1 1/2 cups pear juice or nectar
• 1 (750 ml) bottle favorite prosecco
• 1 1/4 cups Prairie Organic Vodka
• 2 (12 oz) cans diet ginger beer
• 3 honeycrisp apples sliced and de-seeded
• 2 oranges sliced
• 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds or cranberries
• 6 or 7 cinnamon sticks
• Few sprigs of fresh thyme

Instructions

• In a large punch bowl, pour in apple cider, pear juice, bottle of procecco (if serving right away), vodka and ginger beer, and mix well. Add apple slices, orange slices, pomegranate seeds (or cranberries) and cinnamon sticks, as desired.
• If making this ahead of time, cover punch and chill in the fridge for 2 to 3 hours. When ready to serve, add ice, prosecco and garnish with sprigs of fresh thyme. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1glass | Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 0.1g | Sodium: 6.3mg | Sugar: 33.9g

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Harvest Apple Cider Punch

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I am ALL about entertaining during the fall months, not only because of the beautiful tablescapes I get to display or the pretty autumn decor that currently takes up every inch of my house, but sharing delicious cocktails like this with friends and family is definitely the best way to kick off the season!  Not only is this punch festive and super delicious, but you literally just dump all your ingredients into a bowl and you’re good to go!  Convenience at its finest and I don’t know about you, but when hosting a gathering at your house, you definitely want to keep things as simple as possible.  The best part is, the longer this punch marinates, the more flavor it has and the better it tastes!

This Harvest Apple Cider Punch would make the perfect addition to any Thanksgiving (or a Friendsgiving), football Sundays, much-needed happy hours OR you could even get creative and serve this to all your adult friends when they show up with their kids trick-or-treating!  I promise they’ll thank you

This cocktail seriously screams FALL in a glass.   I’m just loving the combination of crisp apples, orange slices, cinnamon sticks and sprigs of thyme all mixed together with fresh apple cider, my favorite bottle of prosecco and of course a little vodka!  I was really excited to try Prairie Organic Vodka not only because I’ve heard such amazing things (I mean this vodka has won countless awards!), but it’s American-made and all of Prairie’s products are free of harmful chemicals and GMO’s because they work with farmers who take the time to properly harvest fresh organic yellow corn.

Prairie Organic Vodka is crafted from farm to bottle and the taste is creamy and smooth with hints of melon and pear making it the perfect addition to this delicious apple cider punch!  Prairie also offers organic gin and, one of my personal favorites, organic cucumber flavored vodka and everything they offer is gluten-free.  I strongly encourage you to try this award-winning, quality vodka if you haven’t already!

To make this punch even more flavorful, I also added a little pear juice (or you could use pear nectar) along with some ginger beer, which as most of you know, I always have on hand because I love my moscow mules!   You really don’t even need to measure when making this punch either, just throw all your ingredients in and taste as you go to make this to your liking.  If you prefer less apple and more pear then adjust accordingly, if you prefer more orange flavor then add some fresh squeezed orange juice and maybe a little orange zest.  Being a food blogger has forced me to write down measurements as I go so that I can share all my favorite recipes with YOU all, but I honestly hardly ever measure anything when cooking in real life!  Are you guys like that too?

Make sure to have fun with this recipe too!  Add a little cinnamon and sugar to the rim of each wine glass before serving and throw in an extra cinnamon stick to look like a cute straw.  Oh and if you like your punch a bit sweeter, feel free to mix in a little honey or agave – everyone has different tastes!  These are of course just other ideas and variations, but the recipe below tastes pretty AWESOME if you ask me so I would try that first if you aren’t sure.

Just a quick note: if you decide to put this in a big drink dispenser rather than a pitcher, I would suggest leaving out the pomegranate seeds as they tend to get stuck in the nozzle of the dispenser.  Simply add them to each individual drink after they’re poured or throw in some fresh cranberries instead!

So whether you’re throwing a holiday party or just having people over for a Sunday football game, this is definitely the perfect fall cocktail to please a crowd!  Remember this is only for those 21 and up so please drink responsibly

Hope you all enjoy this Harvest Apple Cider and if you love this recipe as much as we do, please leave me below and don’t forget to tag me on Instagram using the hashtag #eatyourselfskinny! I love seeing all your delicious recreations!

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This Harvest Apple Cider Punch makes the perfect addition to any holiday party or gathering with a delicious combination of your favorite fall flavors all marinated together in one festive cocktail!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword Harvest Apple Cider Punch

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 16 servings

Calories 227kcal

Ingredients

• 1 gallon apple cider
• 1 1/2 cups pear juice or nectar
• 1 (750 ml) bottle favorite prosecco
• 1 1/4 cups Prairie Organic Vodka
• 2 (12 oz) cans diet ginger beer
• 3 honeycrisp apples sliced and de-seeded
• 2 oranges sliced
• 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds or cranberries
• 6 or 7 cinnamon sticks
• Few sprigs of fresh thyme

Instructions

• In a large punch bowl, pour in apple cider, pear juice, bottle of procecco (if serving right away), vodka and ginger beer, and mix well. Add apple slices, orange slices, pomegranate seeds (or cranberries) and cinnamon sticks, as desired.
• If making this ahead of time, cover punch and chill in the fridge for 2 to 3 hours. When ready to serve, add ice, prosecco and garnish with sprigs of fresh thyme. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1glass | Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 0.1g | Sodium: 6.3mg | Sugar: 33.9g

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Watermelon Lime Mocktail

This Watermelon Lime Mocktail makes the perfect summer beverage that is refreshing, delicious and easily made with just 4 simple ingredients!

Is it just me or do cocktails and summer just go hand in hand??  I’m not a huge drinker (unless its wine, does that count?), but there is just something about summer that makes me LOVE a good cocktail!  Only problem is, my happy hours have been dwindling because lately all my friends have been getting pregnant!  It must be in the water.  Luckily they are all major troopers and still come out to all the parties and gatherings I’ve been throwing this summer so I wanted to come up with a great mocktail that they could enjoy without feeling left out!

I introduce to you the watermelon lime mocktail.  Lemme tell you….this pitcher was devoured by everyone in less than an hour, including the non-preggo ladies so it’s a good idea to double or even triple this recipe!  This is made without any sugar too so drink it without guilt and allow yourself to enjoy all the yummy barbeque goodies.  You could of course add alcohol to this if you wanted to make a cocktail pitcher, but this is so great for all those mommys-to-be that I just HAD to share this!

Also many of you have asked for my meal plan chart that I made in this post.  If you are interested in printing it out and keeping track of your meals each week, click HERE to download the chart!  Keeping track of my meals each week has truly become a part of my weekly routine just as showering or brushing my teeth has – no seriously – and without it I find myself really falling off track.  I’ll do another post in the future about how I meal plan each week, but if you struggle with staying on track during the summer I strongly urge you to write everything out, making sure to eat 5 small meals a day (trust me it’s important!!) and make a weekly grocery list too.  Believe it or not I end up saving money this way because I don’t just go to the store when I’m hungry or go to the store every day after work like I used to.  It’s a life saver!

Also for more clean recipe ideas, feel free to check out my Pinterest page HERE.  Anytime I come across a recipe that I want to try I add it to my list and throw it into rotation.  If it’s a keeper I highlight it on my meal plan chart and add it on my list for the next week.  It’s really important to keep trying new things though so you don’t get bored of the same thing day in and day out.  If you don’t like it, don’t make it again!  You really have nothing to lose except inches – hehe.

Anyway hope you all enjoy this delicious mocktail!  It’s SOOO refreshing on those hot summer days so make a pitcher, take it out by the pool and make a day of it.  Fall will be here before ya know it – eep!!

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This Watermelon Lime Mocktail makes the perfect summer beverage that is refreshing, delicious and easily made with just 4 simple ingredients!

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 123kcal

Ingredients

• 8 cups seedless watermelon cubes
• 6 Tbsp honey or agave
• 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 1/2 cups water
• Few sprigs of mint

Instructions

• In a blender, puree watermelon cubes and strain into a large bowl through a mesh sieve. Stir in honey and lime juice and transfer to a pitcher.
• Stir in water, add ice, mint and chill. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6th of recipe | Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 32.5g | Protein: 1.3g | Fiber: 1.3g

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Watermelon Lime Mocktail

This Watermelon Lime Mocktail makes the perfect summer beverage that is refreshing, delicious and easily made with just 4 simple ingredients!

Is it just me or do cocktails and summer just go hand in hand??  I’m not a huge drinker (unless its wine, does that count?), but there is just something about summer that makes me LOVE a good cocktail!  Only problem is, my happy hours have been dwindling because lately all my friends have been getting pregnant!  It must be in the water.  Luckily they are all major troopers and still come out to all the parties and gatherings I’ve been throwing this summer so I wanted to come up with a great mocktail that they could enjoy without feeling left out!

I introduce to you the watermelon lime mocktail.  Lemme tell you….this pitcher was devoured by everyone in less than an hour, including the non-preggo ladies so it’s a good idea to double or even triple this recipe!  This is made without any sugar too so drink it without guilt and allow yourself to enjoy all the yummy barbeque goodies.  You could of course add alcohol to this if you wanted to make a cocktail pitcher, but this is so great for all those mommys-to-be that I just HAD to share this!

Also many of you have asked for my meal plan chart that I made in this post.  If you are interested in printing it out and keeping track of your meals each week, click HERE to download the chart!  Keeping track of my meals each week has truly become a part of my weekly routine just as showering or brushing my teeth has – no seriously – and without it I find myself really falling off track.  I’ll do another post in the future about how I meal plan each week, but if you struggle with staying on track during the summer I strongly urge you to write everything out, making sure to eat 5 small meals a day (trust me it’s important!!) and make a weekly grocery list too.  Believe it or not I end up saving money this way because I don’t just go to the store when I’m hungry or go to the store every day after work like I used to.  It’s a life saver!

Also for more clean recipe ideas, feel free to check out my Pinterest page HERE.  Anytime I come across a recipe that I want to try I add it to my list and throw it into rotation.  If it’s a keeper I highlight it on my meal plan chart and add it on my list for the next week.  It’s really important to keep trying new things though so you don’t get bored of the same thing day in and day out.  If you don’t like it, don’t make it again!  You really have nothing to lose except inches – hehe.

Anyway hope you all enjoy this delicious mocktail!  It’s SOOO refreshing on those hot summer days so make a pitcher, take it out by the pool and make a day of it.  Fall will be here before ya know it – eep!!

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Watermelon Lime Mocktail

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This Watermelon Lime Mocktail makes the perfect summer beverage that is refreshing, delicious and easily made with just 4 simple ingredients!

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 123kcal

Ingredients

• 8 cups seedless watermelon cubes
• 6 Tbsp honey or agave
• 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 1/2 cups water
• Few sprigs of mint

Instructions

• In a blender, puree watermelon cubes and strain into a large bowl through a mesh sieve. Stir in honey and lime juice and transfer to a pitcher.
• Stir in water, add ice, mint and chill. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6th of recipe | Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 32.5g | Protein: 1.3g | Fiber: 1.3g

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Lemon Water with Fresh Mint

Refreshing Lemon Water with Fresh Mint that is easy to throw together for the perfect detox and more enjoyable way to drink water!

So I must say after an amazing few days of celebrating my birthday all week and indulging in some serious cake and chocolate goodies, my body needed a bit of a cleanse.  And there is no better way to cleanse the body than with some water infused with freshly squeezed lemons and sprigs of mint.  One of the major benefits in drinking lemon water is that it aids in weight loss and gives your body natural electrolytes.  It’s a great source of Vitamin C and antioxidants which helps to maintain your body’s energy while on a diet plan or when working out.

Not only is lemon water a great tool in weight loss, but it just so happens to be amazing for your skin as well!  It really gives your skin a nice glow by rejuvenating it from within and can also act as an anti-aging remedy.  Doesn’t get much better than that, eh?

Infuse your water with a few sprigs of mint as well to give it a cool fresh taste with some additional sweetness.  I can pretty much guarantee you’ll get rid of any headache too!

When it comes to lemons, a good rule of thumb that my mother always taught me is the heavier the lemon the better.  So next time you’re at the grocery store or your local farmer’s market and you come across some fresh lemons, hold them in your hand and see which ones weigh the most.  You want to get the most vitamins and minerals out of your lemons as you can!

And c’mon, doesn’t this pitcher just look so pretty??

This is the perfect way to dress up boring old water and make it fancy anytime you have friends over or throw any type of party.  It’s healthy, refreshing and super festive!  Feel free to infuse this with other fruits as well.  Kiwis, limes and berries are all fabulous choices!

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Lemon Water with Fresh Mint

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Refreshing Lemon Water with Fresh Mint that is easy to throw together for the perfect detox and more enjoyable way to drink water!

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 2 quarts water
• Juice of one lemon
• 2 lemons thinly sliced
• Ice
• Few sprigs of mint

Instructions

• Combine all ingredients and and place in fridge for a bit to allow flavors to infuse. Once pitcher is chilled, serve to friends and enjoy!

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Lemon Water with Fresh Mint

Refreshing Lemon Water with Fresh Mint that is easy to throw together for the perfect detox and more enjoyable way to drink water!

So I must say after an amazing few days of celebrating my birthday all week and indulging in some serious cake and chocolate goodies, my body needed a bit of a cleanse.  And there is no better way to cleanse the body than with some water infused with freshly squeezed lemons and sprigs of mint.  One of the major benefits in drinking lemon water is that it aids in weight loss and gives your body natural electrolytes.  It’s a great source of Vitamin C and antioxidants which helps to maintain your body’s energy while on a diet plan or when working out.

Not only is lemon water a great tool in weight loss, but it just so happens to be amazing for your skin as well!  It really gives your skin a nice glow by rejuvenating it from within and can also act as an anti-aging remedy.  Doesn’t get much better than that, eh?

Infuse your water with a few sprigs of mint as well to give it a cool fresh taste with some additional sweetness.  I can pretty much guarantee you’ll get rid of any headache too!

When it comes to lemons, a good rule of thumb that my mother always taught me is the heavier the lemon the better.  So next time you’re at the grocery store or your local farmer’s market and you come across some fresh lemons, hold them in your hand and see which ones weigh the most.  You want to get the most vitamins and minerals out of your lemons as you can!

And c’mon, doesn’t this pitcher just look so pretty??

This is the perfect way to dress up boring old water and make it fancy anytime you have friends over or throw any type of party.  It’s healthy, refreshing and super festive!  Feel free to infuse this with other fruits as well.  Kiwis, limes and berries are all fabulous choices!

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Lemon Water with Fresh Mint

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Refreshing Lemon Water with Fresh Mint that is easy to throw together for the perfect detox and more enjoyable way to drink water!

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 2 quarts water
• Juice of one lemon
• 2 lemons thinly sliced
• Ice
• Few sprigs of mint

Instructions

• Combine all ingredients and and place in fridge for a bit to allow flavors to infuse. Once pitcher is chilled, serve to friends and enjoy!

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